Shifted Opinions

Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, Casey Parkin

Shifted Opinions is the car podcast for enthusiasts who live deep in the details — not just the headlines. Hosted by Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin, the show dives into real conversations about cars, collecting, driving culture, market trends, and the machines that keep us obsessed. From Porsche debates and market shifts to ownership stories, auction results, road experiences, and the opinions enthusiasts argue about in group chats and garages, nothing is off-limits. Expect sharp takes, honest disagreements, and insights shaped by years inside the enthusiast and collector car world. This isn’t hype, reviews, or influencer fluff. It’s the conversations real car people have when the cameras are off. Because opinions change. Cars don’t. And the best discussions happen somewhere in between.

Episodios

  1. HACE 6 H

    The Stolen Car That Came Back 49 Years Later | Roads We’d Drive Forever

    “We’re not sure, but cars are involved.” We open this episode recognizing our rally friend Phil Bazell (@crocgt4) and the impact he’s had on the driving community. 👉 Watch this special video shared in his honor: https://youtu.be/5YviK-vcGAY?si=Zdpbwby9IxcP-LF7 We start with a simple but powerful question: If you had one last drive… what road would you choose? Then the episode shifts into one of the wildest real-world stories we’ve covered. A routine car sale uncovers a vehicle stolen in 1977—with mismatched VINs, duplicate titles, and a resolution nearly 50 years in the making. Inside this episode: The emotional connection behind the roads we never forget How a stolen car resurfaced decades later What VIN mismatches actually mean for ownership and value Why due diligence matters more than ever with vintage cars Plus real stories from inside the industry: A repo story that proves why dealers shouldn’t act like banks A transporter chase that turned into an action-movie moment The hidden risks in shipping and title transfers Listener questions include: Does fixing a VIN issue hurt value? Is restoring a complicated car still worth it? Porsche pricing vs real driving experience Montana LLC purchases—what actually works 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Paul Kramer (AutoKennel): https://autokennel.com Casey Parkin (Group C Curation): https://www.groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps (Sonderwerks): https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt

    1 h 28 min
  2. 12 MAR

    Ice Racing Chaos, Magnus Walker’s Porsche Sell-Off & the Wheels That Make or Break a Car

    In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the conversation moves through several corners of enthusiast car culture — from frozen racetracks to classic Porsche collecting. Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin start with the growing buzz around modern ice racing events, where wildly different machines — vintage Porsches, Lamborghinis, rally builds, and everything in between — end up sliding across frozen courses in one of the most unusual automotive gatherings of the year. Paul shares what it was actually like attending the event while recovering from surgery, navigating the ice, the crowds, and the chaotic logistics behind the scenes. From there, the discussion shifts to a topic that has captured the attention of Porsche enthusiasts everywhere: Magnus Walker is selling part of his collection. The hosts take a closer look at several of the cars headed to auction and debate which one they would personally keep. Along the way, they explore the mindset behind collecting — why certain cars resonate with enthusiasts far beyond their market value. Later in the episode, the conversation turns toward the kind of detail only true car nerds obsess over. Steering wheels. Road wheels. The design choices that completely change how a car feels and looks. The group digs into the subtle elements that define great builds — from iconic Porsche wheel designs to the small decisions that can elevate or completely ruin the character of a car. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about enthusiast cars, collecting, and the details that shape automotive culture, this episode of Shifted Opinions delivers exactly that.

    1 h 18 min
  3. 5 MAR

    Magnus Walker Interview: Urban Outlaw, Porsche Culture, and the Outlaw Collection Auction

    Everyone has opinions about cars. Most of them change once you actually live with them. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps are joined by one of the most recognizable figures in modern Porsche culture — Magnus Walker. To many people he’s the Urban Outlaw. But behind the nickname is a story about curiosity, instinct, and decades spent living inside the car community rather than observing it from the outside. Magnus joins the show to talk about the next chapter of that journey — including his upcoming RM Sotheby’s Outlaw Collection auction and why he’s decided it’s time to let some of these cars move on to their next owners. The conversation moves through the early days of the Porsche community, the unexpected path that led Magnus to become a cultural icon, and how perspectives on cars evolve after years of actually driving, collecting, and experiencing them. Along the way, the group reflects on something that often gets lost in today’s content-driven automotive world: the difference between opinions formed online and opinions formed through real experience. This episode isn’t about hype or hot takes. It’s about the long view of car enthusiasm — and how the cars we love tend to change us just as much as we change them. Learn More 🌐 https://shiftedopinions.com Hosts Paul Kramer Auto Kennel https://autokennel.com Instagram: @autokennel Casey Parkin Group C Curation https://groupccuration.com Instagram: @groupccuration Dave Van Epps Sonderwerks https://sonderwerks.com Instagram: @sonderwerks

    1 h 15 min
  4. 11 FEB

    Introducing the EMO Era: Why 90s–2000s Cars Are Suddenly Explowing in Value

    Car opinions are easy when you’re scrolling. They get complicated when the numbers (and the market) start yelling back. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, we officially name the moment we’re living in: the EMO Era — that late-90s to early-2010s stretch where the cars we all argued about in forums are now the cars people are paying real money for. We dig into the sudden value swings (and the psychology behind them): 993s and 964s climbing fast, E46 and E92 M3s creeping into “wait… what?” territory, and the bigger question — are buyers chasing nostalgia, scarcity, or just whatever the comment section tells them to want? Also in this episode: • Me Time: rally miles, winter driving prep, and auction comment-section therapy • Automotive news (including what’s next for Top Gear / Grand Tour-adjacent chaos) • Rare Porsche auction eye-candy: 968 Turbo RS / Turbo S and why they matter • The broader collector wave hitting everything from Porsches to M cars • The debate: is this hype… or a real shift? If you’ve looked up your “old dream car” lately and felt personally attacked by the price, you’re not alone. Welcome to the EMO Era. 📬 Connect with the Hosts Paul Kramer — AutoKennel 🌐 https://autokennel.com 📷 Instagram: @autokennel Casey Parkin — Group C Curation 📷 Instagram: @groupccuration David Van Epps — Sonderwerks 🌐 https://sonderwerks.com 📷 Instagram: @sonderwerks 🎙 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and follow Shifted Opinions — real cars, real miles, evolving opinions.

    1 h 20 min
  5. 11 FEB

    Why 2000s Sports Cars Got So Expensive (Aughts Price Explosion Explained)

    Shifted Opinions — Episode 2 Description (Apple Podcasts / Podbean-friendly) Why did sports cars from the 2000s suddenly get so expensive? In this episode of Shifted Opinions (where we’re not sure, but cars are involved), Paul Kramer (Auto Kennel), Casey Parkin (Group C Curation), and Dave Van Epps (Sonderworks) break down the real reasons “aughts” era values have exploded — and why the broader market can feel flat while specific cars keep ripping upward. We start with what we’ve been doing in cars (including a 964-based build that’s turning into an absolute monster, and Paul’s 944 Turbo S headed to Big Sky for ice racing), then zoom out to the bigger picture: Hagerty’s market data, why some segments are soft while others surge, and how nostalgia (video games, posters, and “forbidden fruit” imports) is quietly reshaping demand. Then we get specific: What “pockets of growth” really mean in today’s collector market Why 2000–2012 performance cars are peaking in desirability right now The psychology behind bidding wars, scarcity, and “I’m tired of looking” purchases Big talking points from the week: Magnus Walker’s collection sale (what’s true and what’s not) Real-world price shockers: R34 Nür, 997 GT3 RS, Challenge Stradale, 996 Turbo S And our favorite segment: This or That — where we compare an “aughts” pick vs. a newer car at a similar price and argue about what actually deserves the money If you’ve been asking “is the market down or up?” — this episode explains why the answer is: both, depending on what you’re shopping for. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what you think is the most overrated (or undervalued) ‘aughts-era car right now. Connect + More Website: ShiftedOpinions.com Instagram: @shiftedopinions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShiftedOpinions Hosts: Paul Kramer (AutoKennel) • Casey Parkin (Group C Curation) • Dave Van Epps (Sonderworks)

    1 h 12 min
  6. 11 FEB

    We’re Not Sure, But Cars Are Involved | Shifted Opinions – Episode 1

    Everyone has opinions about cars. Most of them change once you actually live with them. Welcome to the very first episode of Shifted Opinions, a new automotive podcast hosted by longtime Porsche specialists and enthusiast car lifers Paul Kramer (AutoKennel), Casey Parkin (Group C Curation), and David Van Epps (Sonderwerks). Between the three hosts is more than 60 years of experience buying, selling, restoring, rallying, breaking, fixing, and actually driving the cars people argue about online. This isn’t a hype show. No algorithm-chasing topics. No hot takes for clicks. Just real conversations about: • Cars we thought we wanted vs. cars we actually love • Driving vs. collecting • Originality vs. usability • Investment vs. enjoyment • And how experience changes opinions over time In Episode 1, the guys introduce the show, their backgrounds, and the enthusiast cars currently filling their garages — from rally 911s and daily-driver 928s to track BMWs, Land Cruisers, GT3RS allocations, and the project cars that refuse to leave. If cars are meant to be driven and opinions are meant to evolve, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Shifted Opinions. 📬 Contact & Follow the Hosts Got a topic or debate we should tackle? Reach out. Paul Kramer Website: https://autokennel.com Instagram: @autokennel Casey Parkin Instagram: @groupccuration Dave Van Epps Website: https://sonderwerks.com Instagram: @sonderwerks 🎙 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and follow Shifted Opinions wherever you listen.

    39 min

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Shifted Opinions is the car podcast for enthusiasts who live deep in the details — not just the headlines. Hosted by Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin, the show dives into real conversations about cars, collecting, driving culture, market trends, and the machines that keep us obsessed. From Porsche debates and market shifts to ownership stories, auction results, road experiences, and the opinions enthusiasts argue about in group chats and garages, nothing is off-limits. Expect sharp takes, honest disagreements, and insights shaped by years inside the enthusiast and collector car world. This isn’t hype, reviews, or influencer fluff. It’s the conversations real car people have when the cameras are off. Because opinions change. Cars don’t. And the best discussions happen somewhere in between.

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